An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers likely will see some version of a forced pooling bill during the 60-day session, which begins Jan. 14. Similar bills failed in three of the past four sessions. Incoming House Speaker Tim Armstead said Republican leaders already are talking[Read More…]
Month: January 2015
New Harrison County middle school to open
SHINNSTON, W.Va. — Last minute preparations are being made to prepare the new Lincoln Middle School for the influx of students for the first time on Thursday. Harrison County students were back in the classroom Monday, but LMS students were given until Thursday to start classes at their new school[Read More…]
The secret behind WVU’s hoops success
A column by Charleston Gazette Sports Editor Mitch Vingle CHARLESTON, W.Va. — You’ll have to forgive me. There are moments in this job when I shift from columnist to basketball fan. I don’t mean a fan of this team or that. I mean a fan of the sport. And this[Read More…]
Kanawha superintendent firm on no school delays
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County school official said classes will proceed as scheduled Thursday despite a blast of arctic air that will chill morning temperatures to near zero. Expected to bring the coldest temperatures since last year’s polar vortex, the weather front will move across the Northeast tonight and, with[Read More…]
Capito sworn in as state’s first female senator
WASHINGTON, D.C. — West Virginia joined the ranks of states that have had women serve in the U.S. Senate when Shelley Moore Capito officially took office on Tuesday. The significance of the feat was not lost on Capito, who was joined throughout the day by dozens of politicians offering praise[Read More…]
Mega-roost of crows darkens Bluefield skies
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A crow mega-roost has returned to Bluefield. According to City Manager Dane Rideout, the crows are migrating. “Things migrate, from what I’m being told, November through February, and this area of the country has a huge migration of crows. They stage, from what I’m being told. Which[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Jan. 7
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. TAIL OF MISSING AIRASIA PLANE FOUND IN JAVA SEADivers[Read More…]
Energy price decline erodes W.Va. tax collections
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The global decline in energy prices, while good for consumers, is taking its toll on state tax collections and may force revenue officials to take extraordinary actions to ensure the state ends the year with its books in balance. The state’s General Revenue Fund posted a $27[Read More…]
Bridge Day to rethink finger scan plan
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In response to recent public reaction, the Bridge Day Commission has decided that plans to finger scan jumpers, rappellers and vendors should be reconsidered. The Bridge Day Security Committee is beginning an evaluation period, according to Sharon Cruikshank, chairwoman of the Bridge Day Commission. Bridge Day draws[Read More…]
Drilling firm to lay off 250 contract land brokers
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Antero Resources will be laying off more than 250 contract land brokers operating in the region, a company official said Monday. Al Schopp, Antero’s regional vice president and chief administrative officer, said the Denver-based exploration and drilling company is laying off the land brokers to “focus as[Read More…]